August 21, 2025 · by Luke Kelly · 5 min read

Hiring SDRs, Practically

If you want reliable pipeline, hire for learning speed and coachability first.

Write a scorecard that prioritizes problem solving, written communication, and resilience over perfect resumes.

Use consistent loops: scenario email, structured interview, and a short role play. Score independently, calibrate together.

Onboarding isn’t a playlist; it’s a funnel. Each week should remove a blocker to productive activity with real accounts.

Managers win when they coach the behaviors that drive outcomes, not just the outcomes themselves.

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